NHL PLAYER NEWS

The National Hockey League has officially suspended the season effective immediately because of the coronavirus.

What It Means:

From the league office: "In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and convening a conference call of the Board of Governors, the National Hockey League is announcing today that it will pause the 2019‑20 season beginning with tonight’s games." As of now, it's not clear when the league will resume play.